Al-Furqan Academy
Al-Furqan Academy (AFA) is a private, non-profit, full-time Islamic school that is registered with the Florida Department of Education.
Located in the heart of Jacksonville, Florida, we have over 210 students and offer classes from Pre-K to 10th Grade.
AFA is currently accredited by the Florida Kindergarten Council, the Florida Council of Independent Schools, the Council of Islamic Schools in North America, and AdvancED.
In addition to offering Quran, Arabic, & Islamic studies, we also teach all core subjects such as Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Additionally, we teach enrichment subjects such as Art and Physical Education.
We also offer a variety of electives, clubs, and extracurricular activities to ensure a rich and well rounded educational experience for our students!.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Students: 215 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Year Founded
1997
Student Body
Total Students
215 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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